HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The Huntsville Police Department announced this afternoon that it has fired two police officers. Citing personnel policies and procedures, HPD did not release the officers' names nor the specific reasons for their dismissal.

According to a press release, the first officer was involved in an incident in October 2011 during the arrest of a suspect. The officer was also involved in a second incident that occurred in December 2011, which involved a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of the driver.

After the December incident, the officer was placed on administrative duty pending a full internal investigation and completion of any necessary disciplinary proceedings. The officer was entitled to and received a full personnel hearing. Interim Police Chief Lewis Morris determined the officer's actions violated departmental rules and regulations and recommended termination.

The second officer was involved in a separate incident that occurred in December 2011 during the arrest and subsequent detention of a suspect. Following the incident, the officer was placed on administrative duty pending a full internal investigation and completion of disciplinary proceedings.

The second officer also received a full personnel hearing, with Morris determining the officer's actions violated departmental rules and regulations and recommended termination.